Tuesday, November 12, 2013

I collect nativity sets. With so many on a shelf I sometimes need a little something to place behind a specific nativity set to help it to stand out. I love the Willow Tree Nativity Stars. They cost about $20. I knew I could make several sets of stars, just how I wanted them, for much less.

Here is how to make your own version (you can easily use more or less stars):

Cut your dowels to the varying heights that you'd like. Glue the dowel to the back of the star using a strong glue like E6000. Let dry overnight.

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Decide on where you'd like your stars to stand on the plaque, make little marks to help you remember (see the pencil marks on the stand in the photo above). Drill holes into your wood- using a drill bit the same circumference as your dowel (or twist your hubby's arm and let him do it).

Slide the star "sticks" into the holes on your plaque- add a bit of glue for durability.

Spray paint with Rustoleum Hammered Metallic Paint- Brown. It's just the right mix- a hint of shimmer and "rustic". Let dry and then display!

I haven't unpacked my nativity sets yet, but I had this little manger that I found at a yard sale last week already out- so, you can kind of see what I was shooting for- pretty sweet :)

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